The widespread airspace closures that have taken place across the Middle East since 28th February have resulted in a 59% reduction in all flights operating to, from, and within the region, says IBA. Emirates has reduced flights by 53%, while Qatar Airways has parked around 43% of its fleet
Aircraft orders in February 2026 are up by over 80% compared to 2025. Demand is surging, with the highest number of commercial aircraft delivered in February since 2019
The airline industry is moving from static provisioning for their onboard food and beverage (F&B) offer, to predictive retailing. AI-driven models can forecast demand with accuracy and help optimise stock for maximum ancillary revenues
Aerospace is at an interesting point in 2026, with new challenges, and increasingly exciting and inventive new ways to tackle them, such as self-healing parts and MRO capabilities in space. Rob Mather from IFS talks us through four predictions he has identified as technology drives big changes in the aerospace sector
The number of connected commercial aviation aircraft will surpass 21,000 by 2034, with the majority of the global fleet expected to be equipped with IFC systems by 2030. LEO satellite constellations have moved to the forefront, rapidly emerging as the foundation of next-generation IFC services, finds Valour Consultancy
Aircraft orders in January hit a six-year high, increasing by nearly three quarters compared to the same period in 2025. Data shows that demand for single-aisle aircraft is behind the trend, says Aimie Stone, chief economist at ADS
WTCE’s Special Diets Ambassador, Julianne Ponan, shares the top 10 food & beverage exhibitors she would recommend looking out for at this year’s World Travel Catering and Onboarding Expo (WTCE)
This week’s snow-driven flight disruptions in North America expose the operational and regulatory vulnerabilities airlines face when data is fragmented and decisions must be made at speed, says Clinton Cardozo, CEO at OneReg
Tobias Ögren, head of inflight product and catering at Sunclass Airlines, shares the airline’s strategy for innovation, including its tactics to lure customers away from airport options to onboard catering
With so many orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) systems announced, it would be easy to conclude the market is reaching maturity and there may not be much business left to win. However, research by Valour Consultancy shows there is still a huge amount of sales potential in the IFC market
